FOIA Request to City Of Prophetstown Regarding Building Permits on October 30, 2024.
In our continuous effort to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at NW Illinois News have submitted a request for records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. The request, sent on October 30, 2024, is focused on obtaining information about both new and active residential and commercial building permits issued in the city from January 1, 2023, till date.
The specific details sought include the type of permit issued, the date it was issued, the fee paid for the permit, who requested the permit (the requester), the address where work is being done under the permit, and the name of the contractor carrying out the work.
This request extends to all active residential and commercial building permits as well as their current status. The same fields of information are requested for these active permits.
As a media organization dedicated to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to our readership, access to such public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. In line with this role in disseminating information to the public, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.
We will continue to keep you updated as we gather more information.
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